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KLT-DS and KPT-DS Series DIRECT STEAM TRI-LEG TILTING KETTLE AND DIRECT STEAM PEDESTAL TILTING KETTLE INSTALLATION – OPERATION – MAINTENANCE BLODGETT OVEN COMPANY www.blodgett.com 44 Lakeside Avenue, Burlington, Vermont 05401 USA Telephone (800) 331-5842, (802) 860-3700 Fax: (802) 864-0183 S00057 Rev B (6/06)
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IMPORTANT NOTES FOR INSTALLATION AND OPERATION It is recommended that this manual be read thoroughly and that all instructions be followed carefully. This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
42.5 49.25 39.25 1080 1251 1092 DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MM] NOTE: 60 , 80 & 100 gallon kettles are supplied with 2 rear support legs 1.63 (41) SPRING ASSISTED COVER - OPTIONAL FAUCET (OPTIONAL) 2" or 3" TANGENT DRAW OFF VALVE (OPTIONAL) HOT WATER: 3/8”...
1.0 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1. Select a location to provide drainage for kettle pour path when tilted and for draw-off valve if so equipped. 2. Mark hole locations through flanged adjustable feet on KLT-DS models and through pedestal base on KPT-DS models. Remove kettle. 3.
40 gallons (U.S ). 3.2 FUNCTIONING MODE Blodgett direct connected steam jacketed kettles consist of a stainless steel bowl and a stainless steel jacket which envelopes two thirds of the lower surface of the bowl thus forming a sealed pressure vessel (chamber) into which steam is introduced by means of a manual control valve.
4.0 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. If kettle has draw-off valve, close it. 2. Fill kettle with product to desired level. 3. Slowly turn the steam control valve ON to full open position (counter clockwise). 4. The water or food should boil 2 to 3 gallons per minute. If it does not then incoming pressure and piping should be checked to determine that it is adequate to operate the kettle efficiently.
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DRAW-OFF VALVE CLEANING 1. If equipped with a tangent draw-off valve, turn the large hex nut on the draw-off valve counterclockwise until it is completely disengaged from the threads. Grasp the valve knob and slowly pull out the valve stem. Wash the valve stem, disk and handle. Insert a nylon brush, wet with detergent and water, into the valve body and tangent draw-off tube.
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2. If the stain resists removal, additional exposure time with vinegar may be required, to a maximum of one hour. 3. Thoroughly wash all of the vinegar away with fresh clear water. Dry the surface completely and allow one hour before using the appliance to cook. Following daily and period maintenance procedures will prolong the life for your equipment.
6.0 TROUBLESHOOTING MAINTENANCE 6.1 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE No preventive maintenance is required other than adhering to the Cleaning Procedure instructions. 6.2 DRAW-OFF VALVE LEAKS If a leak occurs through the valve steam, replace the “O” ring. If the leak can be attributed to faulty sealing occurring between the stem disc and valve seat, then quite often this problem can be corrected by cleaning off the dried on food residue with an extremely fine emery cloth or the rubber vulcanized stem piece has been damaged and must be replaced.
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that there is water in the jacket. Open ball valve and drain. Close valve and commence operation of kettle.